Life savers in the form of almond flour peanut butter cookies. They are amazing and also good for you. They’re gluten-free, and you can make them grain-free easily. We have the recipe for homemade granola and you can easily have a batch going in no time. My first experience with almond flour cookies, they were dry and crumbly, but I forgot a secret ingredient when creating them. It took many tries to get this recipe to be just right. Everyone loves these cookies they are so good.
All You Need to Know About Baking with Almond Flour
Almond flour is flour that has been ground from almonds. It’s an excellent substitute for wheat flour. It is an ideal choice if you are staying clear of gluten.
Almond Flour And It’s Nutritional Powerhouse Benefits
So almond flour — teeming with good stuff. It contains protein, fiber and healthy fats. And it’s lower in carbohydrates than wheat flour. Which makes it a perfect option for a healthy treat. It’s a win-win!
How to Use Almond Flour for Baking: Tips & Tricks
Baking with almond flour is slightly different. Measure it carefully. It can be tricky. Add a binder, like an egg, or flaxseed, to help hold it together. Almond flour cookies can cook faster, so watch them closely. Add moisture if your cookies are dry. If yours fall apart, try with a little more of a binder.
The Art of the Perfect Peanut Butter Cookie
So, this brings us to the peanut butter itself. Nailing the right flavor and texture is crucial. Well, are you ready to make some amazing cookies?
Selecting the Best Peanut Butter
Natural peanut butter consists of just peanuts and possibly salt. Most processed peanut butter contains sugar and oils. Natural peanut butter tends toward drier cookies. For them sweeter and softer, processed peanut butter can be used. Keep trying Brands you might find your fave.
The Sweetener Situation: What You Can Use and How
There are lots of sweeteners you can use. Granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey and maple syrup all work. Sugar alternatives are also a possibility. Cookies become crumbly on granulated sugar. Brown sugar makes them chewy. The honey and maple syrup provide flavor of its own. Each sweetener alters the taste.
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe: Step by Step
Alright, let’s bake. Here is a simple recipe. Follow it and you will have lovely cookies.
A Real Ingredients List: Your Success Checklist
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
How to Bake: The Journey from Dough to Deliciousness
Upload the Off to three hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit (one hundred seventy-five levels Celsius).
In a bowl, mix the almond flour, baking soda and salt.
In another bowl, beat the peanut butter and sugars until smooth.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients a little at a time. Stir until it’s combined.
Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. This helps stop spreading.
Form the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet.
With a fork, flatten each cookie. Make a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. They should be golden brown.
Cool them on the baking sheet for a bit.” Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Mix-ins & Variations for Your Cookies
Want to mix it up? You can modify these cookies easily. Try these ideas.
Chocolate Chip Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
Fold 1/2 cup chocolate chips into the dough. This works well for dark, milk, or white chocolate chips! They add a lot.
Almond flour peanut butter cookies (vegan)
For the egg, use a mixture of 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes, to thicken. Applesauce can also replace the egg. Substituting 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
How to Store and Serve Your Homemade Cookies
Let’s discuss storage and serving. They’re important to keep fresh. How long do these last?
Tips for Storing Cookies to Stay Fresh
Store cookies in an air-tight container. This keeps them soft. They can be stored at-room temp for about 3 days. Store them in the fridge for longer-term storage. They’ll last about a week. You can also freeze them.
Pairing: How to Make the Experience Even Better
Accompany with a chilled glass of milk. They also play well with coffee. Adding a scoop of ice cream makes them even better! It’s like an explosion of flavor.
Enjoy Your Gluten-Free Treat: Conclusion
These peanut butter cookies are so good and super easy to make. Plus, they’re gluten-free! It’s a treat for everyone to enjoy. Bake a batch and pass them on to someone. What are you waiting for? Let me know how they turned out in the comments!
